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Probable Pitchers for July 21, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(49-47) Dodgers – 3 at 1 – Nationals (48-49) (10 innings)
- Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-5 with an RBI.
- Dodgers SP Zack Greinke allowed just one run in six innings.
- Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez tossed six scoreless innings yielding only four hits while striking out eleven in a no-decision.
(56-39) Pirates – 4 at 5 – Reds (55-42)
- Pirates SP A.J. Burnett gave up five runs — two earned — in 5 2/3 innings.
- Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen was 4-for-5 with a solo home run.
- Reds RP Aroldis Chapman earned his 23rd save of the season.
- Reds SP Mat Latos yielded three runs — two earned — over five innings.
(49-49) Phillies – 4 at 5 – Mets (42-51)
- Mets 2B Daniel Murphy had a nice day at the dish, going 2-for-4 with a double, run scored and an RBI.
- Mets RP Bobby Parnell allowed a two-run homer to Chase Utley, but escaped, earning his 18th save of the season.
- Mets SP Zack Wheeler lasted just 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision, surrendering two runs on seven hits.
- Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins belted a solo homer.
- Phillies SP Cole Hamels struggled, giving up four runs on seven hits over five innings.
(35-60) Marlins – 0 at 6 – Brewers (40-56)
- Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy went 4-for-4 with a homer and two RBI.
- Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings allowing five hits while striking out five.
- Marlins SP Nathan Eovaldi was shelled for six runs in four innings.
(43-55) Padres – 5 at 3 – Cardinals (58-37)
- Padres SP Edinson Volquez allowed three runs in five innings.
- Padres RP Huston Street pitched a perfect inning to earn his 16th save.
- Cardinals 1B Allen Craig hit a two-run single in the fourth inning.
- Cardinals SP Lance Lynn gave up four earned runs in five innings.
(43-52) Cubs – 3 at 9 – Rockies (47-51)
- Rockies SP Juan Nicasio pitched five innings of one-run ball.
- Cubs RP Carlos Villanueva was pounded for seven runs in four innings.
- Rockies OF Dexter Fowler went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a walk and a steal.
(50-47) Diamondbacks – 3 at 4 – Giants (45-51)
- Giants SP Matt Cain allowed two runs over five innings for his first victory since June 13.
- Giants C Buster Posey went 2-for-4 and hit his 14th home run.
American League:
(57-41) Rays – 4 at 3 – Blue Jays (45-51)
- Rays OF Desmond Jennings went 3-for-4 and scored a pair of runs.
- Rays RP Fernando Rodney allowed a pair of baserunners in the ninth inning, but was able to escape with his 23rd save of the season.
- Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson notched his ninth victory of the season, surrendering a pair of runs on five hits over his five innings of work.
- Blue Jays OF Jose Bautista blasted his 22nd home run of the season in a losing effort.
- Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle delivered a quality start, surrendering four runs (three earned) on 10 hits in his seven innings of work.
(52-45) Yankees – 5 at 2 – Red Sox (59-40)
- Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda allowed two runs over seven innings.
- Red Sox C Jarrod Saltalamacchia went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
- Yankees 1B Lyle Overbay finished 3-for-4 with an RBI.
- Red Sox SP John Lackey surrendered four earned runs in 6 1/3 innings.
(55-43) Orioles – 7 at 4 – Rangers (54-43)
- Rangers RP Ross Wolf was torched for seven runs in two-plus innings.
- SP Miguel Gonzalez gave the Orioles another quality start, allowing one run over 6 2/3 innings in a victory.
- Orioles OF Adam Jones went 2-for-5 and hit his 20th homer.
- Orioles OF Henry Urrutia went 1-for-4 with an RBI in his major league debut.
(52-44) Tigers – 5 at 6 – Royals (45-49)
- Royals 3B Mike Moustakas went 3-for-4 with a solo home run.
- Tigers SP Justin Verlander was hammered for five earned runs.
- Tigers C Alex Avila finished 3-for-4 with two RBI.
(51-46) Indians – 2 at 3 – Twins (41-53)
- Twins SP Kevin Correia allowed two runs in six innings while striking out three.
- Indians 2B Jason Kipnis went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber departed early with left hip tightness after throwing five scoreless innings while striking out seven.
(45-52) Mariners – 4 at 2 – Astros (33-63)
- Mariners RP Tom Wilhelmsen earned his 21st save of the season.
- Mariners SP Hisashi Iwakuma allowed two runs in seven innings to earn his ninth victory.
- Astros SP Erik Bedard allowed three runs — one earned — in 6 1/3 innings.
(56-41) Athletics – 0 at 2 – Angels (46-49)
- Angels SP C.J. Wilson allowed three hits over 8 1/3 innings and combined with Ernesto Frieri on a shutout.
Inter League:
(55-42) Braves – 6 at 10 – White Sox (38-56)
- White Sox OF Alex Rios went 3-for-5 with five RBI.
- White Sox SP Jake Peavy allowed four runs — two earned — over six innings.
- Braves 2B Dan Uggla slugged his 19th home run of the season.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Rockies recalled RHP Mitchell Boggs from Double-A Tulsa.
- Rockies placed RHP Rafael Betancourt on the 15-day disabled list with appendicitis.
- Cardinals purchased the contract of 1B/OF Brock Peterson from Triple-A Memphis.
- Cardinals placed OF Matt Holliday on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 12, with a right hamstring strain.
American League:
- Angels recalled infielder Thomas Field from Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Angels designated infielder Brendan Harris for assignment.
- Athletics recalled RHP Dan Straily from Triple-A Sacramento.
- Yankees designated INF Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.
- Yankees recalled OF Melky Mesa from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Yankees recalled OF Thomas Neal from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Red Sox optioned INF Brock Holt to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox activated SS Stephen Drew from the 15-day disabled list.
- Athletics optioned RHP Sonny Gray to Triple-A Sacramento.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter (shoulder) allowed four runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings Saturday in his rehab start for Triple-A Memphis.
- Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez doesn't believe SP Paul Maholm will land on the disabled list with his sprained left wrist.
- Cardinals Top prospect OF Oscar Taveras has been shut down for another 10 days because of his high ankle sprain.
- Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (elbow) is expected to begin a throwing program next week.
- Pirates RP Kyle McPherson underwent Tommy John surgery on July 10.
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke (back) is expected to start Sunday against the Reds.
- Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez (knee) is expected to be sidelined another 10-14 days before returning from the disabled list.
- Brewers SP Marco Estrada (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session Saturday.
- Padres SP Clayton Richard underwent successful left shoulder surgery on July 15.
- Cubs SP Scott Baker (elbow) allowed six runs over 2 2/3 innings in his latest rehab start Friday with Low-A Kane County.
- Pirates 2B Neil Walker (oblique) went 0-for-3 in his first rehab game Friday with Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt left Saturday's game in the sixth inning with an apparent groin injury.
American League:
- Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (hip) was shifted from third base to DH at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre tonight because of left quad tightness.
- Rays SS Yunel Escobar (hamstring) will not start Sunday.
- Indians SP Zach McAllister (finger) threw 35-40 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday and felt fine.
- Orioles RP Steve Johnson (oblique) threw two scoreless innings in an extended spring training game Saturday.
- Yankees SS Jayson Nix (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment early next week.
- Blue Jays OF Melky Cabrera (knee) is expected to return from the disabled list early next week.
- Yankees SP David Phelps (forearm) is expected to make a rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Yankees OF Curtis Granderson (finger) could begin a rehab assignment in 7-10 days.
- According to the Royals, 2B Chris Getz left Saturday's game with left mild medial knee sprain.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- Rockies RP Rex Brothers will serve as the Rockies' fill-in closer while Rafael Betancourt (appendicitis) is sidelined.
- The Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson says the Rangers and Cubs haven't made any progress on a Cubs SP Matt Garza deal in the last 24 hours.
American League:
- The Indians declined to part with 3B Lonnie Chisenhall in return for the Cubs' SP Matt Garza, according to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
- Red Sox SP Jon Lester will not make his scheduled start Sunday against the Yankees.
- ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that trade talks involving Astros SP Bud Norris "have been heating up" since the All-Star break.
- ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Giants and Rockies are among the teams that have discussed a trade for White Sox SP Jake Peavy.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Alex Rios | CHW | vs ATL | 10-6 W | 3/5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | vs MIA | 6-0 W | 4/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | @ CIN | 4-5 L | 4/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Moustakas | KC | vs DET | 6-5 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Phegley | CHW | vs ATL | 10-6 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | @ NYM | 4-5 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dexter Fowler | COL | vs CHC | 9-3 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Buster Posey | SF | vs ARI | 4-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Todd Helton | COL | vs CHC | 9-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Luis Valbuena | CHC | @ COL | 3-9 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Alex Avila | DET | @ KC | 5-6 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | @ MIN | 2-3 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eduardo Nunez | NYY | @ BOS | 5-2 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | @ TEX | 7-4 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | vs TB | 3-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Alejandro De Aza | CHW | vs ATL | 10-6 W | 4/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | @ CHW | 6-10 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David Murphy | TEX | vs BAL | 4-7 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Lyle Overbay | NYY | @ BOS | 5-2 W | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | @ KC | 5-6 L | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Hanley Ramirez | LAD | @ WSH | 3-1 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jimmy Rollins | PHI | @ NYM | 4-5 L | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Carp | BOS | vs NYY | 2-5 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Desmond Jennings | TB | @ TOR | 4-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Chad Tracy | WSH | vs LAD | 1-3 L | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Juan Lagares | NYM | vs PHI | 5-4 W | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nate McLouth | BAL | @ TEX | 7-4 W | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | vs CHC | 9-3 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | @ TEX | 7-4 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Dan Uggla | ATL | @ CHW | 6-10 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| C.J. Wilson | LAA | vs OAK | 2-0 W | 8.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 119 | W |
| Gio Gonzalez | WSH | vs LAD | 1-3 L | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 98 | ND |
| Erik Bedard | HOU | vs SEA | 2-4 L | 6.1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 109 | L |
| Yovani Gallardo | MIL | vs MIA | 6-0 W | 6.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 105 | W |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | @ MIN | 2-3 L | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 93 | ND |
| Hiroki Kuroda | NYY | @ BOS | 5-2 W | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 104 | W |
| Kevin Correia | MIN | vs CLE | 3-2 W | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 93 | W |
| Hisashi Iwakuma | SEA | @ HOU | 4-2 W | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 87 | W |
| Juan Nicasio | COL | vs CHC | 9-3 W | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 93 | W |
| Dan Straily | OAK | @ LAA | 0-2 L | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 97 | L |
| Miguel Gonzalez | BAL | @ TEX | 7-4 W | 6.2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 103 | W |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | @ WSH | 3-1 W | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 98 | ND |
| Matt Cain | SF | vs ARI | 4-3 W | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 102 | W |
| Mat Latos | CIN | vs PIT | 5-4 W | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 99 | W |
| Jake Peavy | CHW | vs ATL | 10-6 W | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 96 | W |
| Jeremy Hellickson | TB | @ TOR | 4-3 W | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 91 | W |
| Wade Miley | ARI | @ SF | 3-4 L | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 80 | ND |
| Edinson Volquez | SD | @ STL | 5-3 W | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 107 | W |
| Mark Buehrle | TOR | vs TB | 3-4 L | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 111 | L |
| Zack Wheeler | NYM | vs PHI | 5-4 W | 4.2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 106 | ND |
| John Lackey | BOS | vs NYY | 2-5 L | 6.1 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 97 | L |
| A.J. Burnett | PIT | @ CIN | 4-5 L | 5.2 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 109 | L |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | @ NYM | 4-5 L | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 94 | L |
| Lance Lynn | STL | vs SD | 3-5 L | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 91 | L |
| Jeremy Guthrie | KC | vs DET | 6-5 W | 6 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 106 | W |
| Justin Verlander | DET | @ KC | 5-6 L | 5.2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 106 | L |
| Nate Eovaldi | MIA | @ MIL | 0-6 L | 4 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 83 | L |
| Paul Maholm | ATL | @ CHW | 6-10 L | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 70 | L |
| Carlos Villanueva | CHC | @ COL | 3-9 L | 4 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 87 | L |
| Ross Wolf | TEX | vs BAL | 4-7 L | 2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 57 | L |
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